NUC University: Review & Facts

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NUC University is a medium four-year, private for-profit school with 26,720 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1886 and is one of the 18 schools and colleges located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

NUC University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

65

NUC University implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Nursing, Cosmetology, Culinary, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

NUC University student retention rate is low at 56% (way below Puerto Rico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

56%

Bad

The graduation rate at NUC University is very low: 2%. About 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at NUC University is good, 11:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low, around $8,200 per academic year. The additional fees at NUC University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $800; which makes it a total of $9,000 a year.

Read the details about NUC University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

70%

As reported in recent data, 1,437 applications were submitted and 1,002 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at NUC University is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at NUC University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (787) 982-3000 or check NUC University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

NUC University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at NUC University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at NUC University.

Based on the college crime information, NUC University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

NUC University Location and Address

Postal Address:
NUC University
Carr. #2 Edificio National College Plaza
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
00960